Chapter 424

Lauren addressed the executives with conviction. "You all remember how the corporation successfully acquired that large plot of land in West End’s development zone?"

Edward frowned. "Ms. Rhodes, bringing up irrelevant matters won’t help. We’re discussing how to deal with this man right now.”

“It’s not irrelevant,” Lauren snapped. “That land deal was secured through Mr. Lloyd’s connections, and in return, the corporation granted him a director position."

The executives exchanged uncertain glances. If Lauren was telling the truth, they had to think twice before they touched a corporate director.

“Have you found anything?” Michael asked darkly.

His secretary shifted uncomfortably. “Mr. Rhodes… it’s true.”

Michael grabbed the laptop to check the corporate website himself, and his expression grew increasingly grim.

“He owns 1% of the company shares,” Michael gritted out.

“Now you have nothing to say, do you?” Lauren said coolly. “Mr. Lloyd isn’t just my father; he’s a corporate shareholder, so you have no authority over him.”

Marcus was stunned. Although 1% seemed small, in actual money, it amounted to hundreds of millions.

“Lauren, you planned this quite thoroughly!” Michael seethed.

“Michael, when it comes to being underhanded, I’m nowhere near your level,” Lauren said with contempt. “Andrew’s 1% was rightfully his from the beginning—it just hadn’t been made public until now.”

Remembering Andrew’s earlier dismissive attitude, Michael exploded. “So you think just because he got lucky and became a director, I can’t touch him?”

Michael sneered, “I’m not just the CEO–I own 15% of the company. I can still have him arrested for insulting his superior and major shareholder.”

Edward chimed in with a smirk. “I also own more shares than this arrogant kid. Between Rhodes and me, we have enough power to throw this one-percent shareholder in jail for a few days.”

Michael’s lackeys burst into laughter, and they all cheered.

“Well done, Mr. Hills—you’re a true role model.”

“Andrew, you should know Mr. Hill’s reputation in our company. He’s known for his iron-fisted methods and absolute loyalty to Mr. Rhodes. Anyone who dares to harm or even whisper about Mr. Rhodes faces serious consequences!”

The executives continued praising Edward while mocking Andrew. Even if he was a director, 1% ownership was nothing, and they could still easily crush him.